Coachella 2006 Line-up Wild Speculation Update

Productshop NYC is floating the “reliable tip” that My Bloody Valentine will take one of the nostalgic reunion slots of this year’s fest. As amazing as a reunion would be, it is pretty damn hard to visualize MBV spewing feedback on the main stage in the late afternoon sun to 25,000 kids who are mostly unfamiliar with them beyond their hallowed reputation and one song that got occasional alt-rock play. Maybe a 2nd stage or tent headlining slot is more their speed if this pans out. Thoughts?

Even though his name turns up on a bunch of rumor lists, Morrissey is definitely out. His U.K. tour puts him in English towns with the adorable names of “Whitehaven” and “Gateshead” that weekend.

Lady Sovereign confirms her appearance on her own website. Ch-Ching indeed.

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When will we find out the truth about MBV at Coachella? I have been waiting to see them since the Loveless album came out. I missed them then because I was on vacation. I will not miss them at Cochella.

huphtur: I hear you. The brilliant BOC has never toured, so naturally you (and I as well) want a dedicated performance of their own. We can hope that if they do they come over for Coachella, they’ll also play San Diego and possibly Orange County.

JK: Ah, good catch. So maybe the MBV thing is feasible, if a bit incongruous to the festival atmosphere. I do think there are far more Bauhaus fans vs. MBV fans today though.

As amazing as a reunion would be, it is pretty damn hard to visualize MBV spewing feedback on the main stage in the late afternoon sun to 25,000 kids who are mostly unfamiliar with them beyond their hallowed reputation and one song that got occasional alt-rock play.

Um, you pretty much just described the Bauhaus reunion from last year’s Coachella.